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Author Topic: Hep C Virus Living On Inanimate Objects  (Read 11116 times)

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Offline Proudgmma

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Hep C Virus Living On Inanimate Objects
« on: December 14, 2014, 12:55:21 pm »
Hello Lucinda,

I have a question concerning the virus and it's ability to live outside the body. I have read on this site and on others comments made about the virus being able to survive up to 6 weeks outside of the body.

According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC.gov), the hepatitis c virus can only live up to 4 days.

I'm hoping you can clear this up for me as I am writing a book about my journey to wellness and want my readers to have the correct information.

Blessings,
Pam

Offline BattleTheBeast

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Re: Hep C Virus Living On Inanimate Objects
« Reply #1 on: December 14, 2014, 01:01:57 pm »
Hello Lucinda,

I have a question concerning the virus and it's ability to live outside the body. I have read on this site and on others comments made about the virus being able to survive up to 6 weeks outside of the body.

According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC.gov), the hepatitis c virus can only live up to 4 days.

I'm hoping you can clear this up for me as I am writing a book about my journey to wellness and want my readers to have the correct information.

Blessings,
Pam

You might find this article interesting:

http://www.hepatitiscentral.com/mt/archives/2012/02/hepatitis_c_sur.html

or http://www.natap.org/2013/HCV/012213_02.htm

I am sure Lucinda may have some additional resources.

Mel

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Hep C, Type 1, 10/11  viral load 8,238,340, AST-60, ALT-57 Bili .6  Stage 4 cirrhosis,
Week 4 VL <15 AST 20 - ALT 27 Bili .9
Week 9 - switched to Harvoni VL UD!! AST 20 ALT 19

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and SVR 24 ACHIEVED!!

Offline Proudgmma

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Re: Hep C Virus Living On Inanimate Objects
« Reply #2 on: December 14, 2014, 01:14:44 pm »
Appreciate the info as it confirms what I already knew.

Blessings

 


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